Executive Summary 3
Water: a critical resource, unevenly distributed 5
The uneven global distribution 5
The water-energy nexus: energy is a growing share of water use 9
Agriculture remains a significant user of water 14
The role of virtual water trade 15
Market opportunities in water risk mitigation 18
Appendix A: The world’s water supply 19
Appendix B: Water stress is a rising concern in developing nations 20
Appendix C: Water withdrawal versus consumption 21
Appendix D: Building freshwater supply through desalination 22
Appendix E: Private sector recognizes water risk 23
Disclosures 25